Question

But the most powerful of all arguments, is, that nothing but independence . . . can keep the peace of the continent and preserve it . . . from civil wars. —Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776 Based on the excerpt, what does Paine suggest about American independence? A)It will prevent Britain from getting into more wars. B)It will help Britain rule the European continent. C)It cannot win a civil war with the colonies. D)It is the only way to keep peace in the colonies.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D) it is the only way to keep peace in the colonies.

Based on the excerpt, Paine suggested that American Independence was the only way to keep peace in the colonies.

It is clearly stated in the excerpt when Tomas Paine writes “…But the most powerful of all arguments, is, that nothing but Independence…can keep the peace in the continent and preserve it…from civil wars.”

Thomas Paine (1737-1809) was a writer born in England but he supported the American Revolution. He wrote “Common Sense” on January 1776, where he referred to the Independence of America. That pamphlet was considered an inspiration to many people that wanted the Independence of the colonies from the British monarchy.

Answer 2

I believe it's D) "It is the only way to keep peace in the colonies," since I know that Paine is arguing for the colonies' independence from Britain.